Dr. Orna Izakson
@orna.bsky.social
Climate, polycrisis, mental health, functional medicine, 🌱🌲🌻🌼. Pro-science licensed naturopathic dr (OR/AK), herbalist, ex environmental journalist. Love 🥾and 📷 wild places. 💔 about 🌎. 1st-gen US, 🇮🇱 fam. Born 320ppm. #Angret. She/her/doctor.
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Naturally, but the GOP and their MAGA fluffers on social media will have nothing to say about this, and Mike Johnson will pretend not to see this story until 2029.
Trump Jr-backed startup gets $600 million dollar government deal.
Trump Jr-backed startup gets $600 million dollar government deal.
This is a million times worse than anything Hunter Biden was accused of doing in even the most fevered right-wing conspiracy dream
UPDATE: Trump Jr.-backed startup receives $620 million Pentagon loan
In October, Popular Information reported that the Pentagon awarded a contract to Unusual Machines, an obscure drone company that President Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., joined as an advisor in Novemb...
popular.info
December 4, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Naturally, but the GOP and their MAGA fluffers on social media will have nothing to say about this, and Mike Johnson will pretend not to see this story until 2029.
Trump Jr-backed startup gets $600 million dollar government deal.
Trump Jr-backed startup gets $600 million dollar government deal.
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Scathing dissent from Justice Kagan:
"[T]his Court reverses that judgment based on its perusal, over a holiday weekend, of a cold paper record. We are a higher court than the District Court, but we are not a better one when it comes to making such a fact-based decision."
"[T]his Court reverses that judgment based on its perusal, over a holiday weekend, of a cold paper record. We are a higher court than the District Court, but we are not a better one when it comes to making such a fact-based decision."
Reuters: U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIVES REDRAWN PRO-REPUBLICAN TEXAS VOTING MAP INTENDED TO HELP TRUMP'S PARTY KEEP CONTROL OF CONGRESS
December 4, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Scathing dissent from Justice Kagan:
"[T]his Court reverses that judgment based on its perusal, over a holiday weekend, of a cold paper record. We are a higher court than the District Court, but we are not a better one when it comes to making such a fact-based decision."
"[T]his Court reverses that judgment based on its perusal, over a holiday weekend, of a cold paper record. We are a higher court than the District Court, but we are not a better one when it comes to making such a fact-based decision."
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Teressa found herself raging at what she labeled the insurance company’s “weaponized incompetence.”
Fax numbers were wrong.
Key records were no longer available online.
The insurer wouldn’t even give her access to her husband’s medical records.
(Published Sept. 2025)
Fax numbers were wrong.
Key records were no longer available online.
The insurer wouldn’t even give her access to her husband’s medical records.
(Published Sept. 2025)
“Just Let Me Die”: After Insurance Repeatedly Denied a Couple’s Claims, One Psychiatrist Was Their Last Hope
After a North Carolina man attempted suicide twice, his wife tried to get him help at an inpatient clinic. But their insurance provider refused to cover the treatment, deeming it “not medically necess...
www.propublica.org
December 5, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Teressa found herself raging at what she labeled the insurance company’s “weaponized incompetence.”
Fax numbers were wrong.
Key records were no longer available online.
The insurer wouldn’t even give her access to her husband’s medical records.
(Published Sept. 2025)
Fax numbers were wrong.
Key records were no longer available online.
The insurer wouldn’t even give her access to her husband’s medical records.
(Published Sept. 2025)
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Kateryna Rashevska, a legal expert from the Ukrainian Regional Center for Human Rights, reveals the existence of North Korean-run concentration camps for Ukrainian children abducted by the Russian invaders.
December 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Kateryna Rashevska, a legal expert from the Ukrainian Regional Center for Human Rights, reveals the existence of North Korean-run concentration camps for Ukrainian children abducted by the Russian invaders.
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A short summary and interview with me discussing the growing trend of water-related violence worldwide, based on the new data just released by the @pacificinstitute.bsky.social.
www.newsecuritybeat.org/2025/12/wate...
www.newsecuritybeat.org/2025/12/wate...
Water Conflicts Surge Globally: A Conversation on Rising Threats
Events over this past year have made water’s role in global conflicts increasingly salient. India threatened to restrict water flows to Pakistan in response to cross-border terrorism. [...]
www.newsecuritybeat.org
December 4, 2025 at 10:17 PM
A short summary and interview with me discussing the growing trend of water-related violence worldwide, based on the new data just released by the @pacificinstitute.bsky.social.
www.newsecuritybeat.org/2025/12/wate...
www.newsecuritybeat.org/2025/12/wate...
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The really stupid thing the DOJ was about to do was try to re-indict Letitia James. Today, the federal grand jury refused to re-indict. I love when a plan comes together.
Join us in an hour so I can tell you about the really stupid thing the Justice Department is about to do. @wajali.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 10:42 PM
The really stupid thing the DOJ was about to do was try to re-indict Letitia James. Today, the federal grand jury refused to re-indict. I love when a plan comes together.
Some better news.
ABC News and MS NOW reports that a Virginia grand jury has refused to re-indict Letitia James on mortgage fraud charges
December 4, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Some better news.
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Depraved
"Texas has also passed a law allowing people to seek at least $100,000 in damages if someone they impregnated or someone they’re related to received abortion pills by mail from another state. That law took effect Thursday, Dec. 4."
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/priv...
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/priv...
Privacy concerns linger in reproductive health care despite HIPAA lawsuit’s dismissal
The four lawsuits at the center of a Republican-led effort to ensure law enforcement can access reproductive health records are now mostly resolved, after attorneys for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxt...
www.newsfromthestates.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Depraved
It’s always so much easier to destroy things than to build them.
Apparently Trump and his ballroom architect have already come to a parting of the ways.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Trump taps new architect for White House ballroom amid clash over size
The White House has hired a new lead architect for Donald Trump's White House ballroom after the president clashed with the original architect.
www.yahoo.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:26 PM
It’s always so much easier to destroy things than to build them.
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Reuters: U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIVES REDRAWN PRO-REPUBLICAN TEXAS VOTING MAP INTENDED TO HELP TRUMP'S PARTY KEEP CONTROL OF CONGRESS
December 4, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Reuters: U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIVES REDRAWN PRO-REPUBLICAN TEXAS VOTING MAP INTENDED TO HELP TRUMP'S PARTY KEEP CONTROL OF CONGRESS
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The New York Times has sued Trump's Defense Department over First Amendment rights — arguing in a lawsuit that new reporting restrictions infringed on the constitutional rights of journalists.
December 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The New York Times has sued Trump's Defense Department over First Amendment rights — arguing in a lawsuit that new reporting restrictions infringed on the constitutional rights of journalists.
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A new review of post-infection syndromes, including #LongCovid, and its diverse immunologic manifestations www.cell.com/trends/immun... by @virusesimmunity.bsky.social and colleagues
December 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM
A new review of post-infection syndromes, including #LongCovid, and its diverse immunologic manifestations www.cell.com/trends/immun... by @virusesimmunity.bsky.social and colleagues
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The Trump administration is using the claim that immigrants have “invaded” the country to justify possibly suspending habeas corpus, part of the constitutional right to due process.
A faction of the far right has been building this case for years.
(Published May)
A faction of the far right has been building this case for years.
(Published May)
The “Invasion” Invention: The Far Right’s Long Legal Battle to Make Immigrants the Enemy
The Trump administration is using the claim that immigrants have “invaded” the country to justify possibly suspending habeas corpus, part of the constitutional right to due process. A faction of the f...
www.propublica.org
December 4, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The Trump administration is using the claim that immigrants have “invaded” the country to justify possibly suspending habeas corpus, part of the constitutional right to due process.
A faction of the far right has been building this case for years.
(Published May)
A faction of the far right has been building this case for years.
(Published May)
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Mike Johnson is set to swear in Republican Matt Van Epps about 36 hours after he won his election.
It took Johnson 50 days to swear in Rep. Adelita Grijalva.
It took Johnson 50 days to swear in Rep. Adelita Grijalva.
December 4, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Mike Johnson is set to swear in Republican Matt Van Epps about 36 hours after he won his election.
It took Johnson 50 days to swear in Rep. Adelita Grijalva.
It took Johnson 50 days to swear in Rep. Adelita Grijalva.
Before the gym and an hour later.
December 4, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Before the gym and an hour later.
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Senate Intel Vice Chair Mark Warner on the Signalgate report: "Hegseth endangered the lives of American pilots based aboard the USS Harry S. Truman as they prepared to launch a mission against terrorist targets."
He is calling for Hegseth to resign.
He is calling for Hegseth to resign.
December 3, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Senate Intel Vice Chair Mark Warner on the Signalgate report: "Hegseth endangered the lives of American pilots based aboard the USS Harry S. Truman as they prepared to launch a mission against terrorist targets."
He is calling for Hegseth to resign.
He is calling for Hegseth to resign.
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MORE Breaking on MS NOW: Pete Hegseth refused an interview request for the Pentagon Inspector General's investigation into Signalgate, according to two sources who read and were briefed on report.
Hegseth would not turn over his phone, a source who read the report told MS NOW.
Hegseth would not turn over his phone, a source who read the report told MS NOW.
Breaking on MS NOW: The Signalgate report contradicts Pete Hegseth's claims he did nothing wrong. It shows he "violated policy by using a non-approved device," a source who read the report says.
Hegseth failed to preserve records. The report says he put the operations and service people at risk.
Hegseth failed to preserve records. The report says he put the operations and service people at risk.
December 3, 2025 at 8:15 PM
MORE Breaking on MS NOW: Pete Hegseth refused an interview request for the Pentagon Inspector General's investigation into Signalgate, according to two sources who read and were briefed on report.
Hegseth would not turn over his phone, a source who read the report told MS NOW.
Hegseth would not turn over his phone, a source who read the report told MS NOW.
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Reminder: It's never too late to start wearing a mask again
December 3, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Reminder: It's never too late to start wearing a mask again
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This should be happening in every city. No masks, carry badges with ID numbers, & only enter property with a warrant signed by a judge.
You know, how we used to do it for the last 249 years.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
You know, how we used to do it for the last 249 years.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
L.A. County supervisors vote to ban ICE agents from wearing masks
L.A. County supervisors voted Tuesday to move forward with an ordinance that would ban ICE agents and other law enforcement officers from hiding their identities with face coverings while on duty.
www.latimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:51 PM
This should be happening in every city. No masks, carry badges with ID numbers, & only enter property with a warrant signed by a judge.
You know, how we used to do it for the last 249 years.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
You know, how we used to do it for the last 249 years.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
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Did you know Trump has added 2.2 trillion to the national debt since taking office 10 months ago?
December 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Did you know Trump has added 2.2 trillion to the national debt since taking office 10 months ago?
December 3, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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A policy expert described Education Secretary Linda McMahon’s push in favor of private schools as a “great American heist,” funneling money from public schools:
“It’s a strategic theft of the future of our country, our kids and our democracy.”
(Published October 2025)
“It’s a strategic theft of the future of our country, our kids and our democracy.”
(Published October 2025)
These Activists Want to Dismantle Public Schools. Now They Run the Education Department.
Under Trump, the Department of Education has been bringing in activists hostile to public schools. It could mean a new era of private and religious schools boosted by tax dollars — and the end of publ...
www.propublica.org
December 3, 2025 at 1:00 AM
A policy expert described Education Secretary Linda McMahon’s push in favor of private schools as a “great American heist,” funneling money from public schools:
“It’s a strategic theft of the future of our country, our kids and our democracy.”
(Published October 2025)
“It’s a strategic theft of the future of our country, our kids and our democracy.”
(Published October 2025)
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Soybean oil is tied to obesity. "Linoleic acid is converted into molecules called oxylipins. Excessive consumption of linoleic acid can lead to increased amounts of oxylipins, which are associated with inflammation and fat accumulation."
www.futurity.org/popular-cook...
www.futurity.org/popular-cook...
Most popular cooking oil tied to obesity
The most widely consumed cooking oil in the US and a staple of processed foods, contributes to obesity, at least in mice, researchers find.
www.futurity.org
December 2, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Soybean oil is tied to obesity. "Linoleic acid is converted into molecules called oxylipins. Excessive consumption of linoleic acid can lead to increased amounts of oxylipins, which are associated with inflammation and fat accumulation."
www.futurity.org/popular-cook...
www.futurity.org/popular-cook...
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That they cannot see this boggles the mind. Forget grabbing defeat from the jaws of victory. This is leaping off a cliff into political oblivion.
www.theframelab.org/democrats-ne...
www.theframelab.org/democrats-ne...
Democrats’ New Slogan Is a Donor-Class Disaster
It’s time to start the 2028 primary and step over this donor-coddling nonsense.
www.theframelab.org
December 2, 2025 at 9:37 PM
That they cannot see this boggles the mind. Forget grabbing defeat from the jaws of victory. This is leaping off a cliff into political oblivion.
www.theframelab.org/democrats-ne...
www.theframelab.org/democrats-ne...
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What the hell, @governorferguson.bsky.social ?
Starting Jan. 1, traditional Medicare recipients in Washington state will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered — private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny. (via @kuow.org)
Thousands of Washington state Medicare users could soon have claims denied by AI
Starting Jan. 1, traditional Medicare recipients in Washington state will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered — private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny.
n.pr
December 2, 2025 at 10:25 PM
What the hell, @governorferguson.bsky.social ?